- Date of offence
- Between 29 Jul 2015 and 31 Jul 2015
- Type of offence
1. Did pollute waters and make poisonous to animals at Burwood East, from 29.07.2015 to 31.07.2015, contrary to s.39(1).
- Background of offence
Winslow Constructors Pty Ltd pleaded Guilty to a charge of polluting waters under s 39(1) of the EP Act. Winslow Constructors were accused of allowing sediment to enter the storm water drain system through a broken pipe on the premises on which they were conducting earthworks. The sediment flowed into Gardiners Creek at levels sufficient to harm aquatic life.
The matter went before Magistrate Doherty. Winslow were placed on a 12 month good behaviour bond, required to pay $2000 into the Court fund, and required to pay $7624.10. Magistrate Doherty refused EPA’s application for a publication order.
- Date of court hearing
- 21 June 2018
- Date of court order
- 21 June 2018
- Court magistrate
- J W Doherty
- Court location
- Ringwood
- Proceeding number
- J10631963
Court orders made
Without conviction, Adjourned to Ringwood Magistrates' Court on 20/06/2019. Accused released upon giving an Undertaking starting on 21/06/2018. To appear before adjourned date if called upon during the period of adjournment. Accused to be of good behaviour during the period of adjournment. The Accused is to pay $2,000.00 to the Court Fund. The Accused is to pay $7,624.10 Costs. Stay to 19/07/2018.
Reviewed 13 March 2020
